Old Fashion Molasses Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Combine Ingredients: In your bread machine pan, add the water, followed by the bread flour, butter, dry milk powder, molasses, yeast, and salt, in that order. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Initiate Dough Cycle: Select the 'Dough' or 'White Bread' setting on your bread machine and press 'Start'. (1 minute)

Recipe View 7 mins Adjust Consistency (if needed): During the kneading process, if the dough appears too sticky and doesn't form a cohesive ball, gradually add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. (5-10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 15 mins First Rise: Allow the bread machine to complete the selected dough cycle. This will include the first rise. (1-1.5 hours)

Recipe View 10 mins Shape the Loaf: Once the dough cycle is complete, grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Gently remove the dough from the bread machine pan and shape it into a loaf. Place it in the prepared pan. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size. (30-60 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (15 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. (40 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Check for Doneness: Carefully remove the loaf from the pan and tap the bottom. If it sounds hollow, the bread is done. If not, return it to the oven for another 5-10 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Cool: Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. (1-2 hours)